Olympus i Zoom 211 User manual

Brand: Olympus

Model: i Zoom 211

Category: Film cameras

Type: User manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure

correct use.

We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to

your camera before taking important photographs.

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera.

MAIN

FEATURES

Built-in 38mm~70mm (approx. 2X) zoom lens

Remote control (optional)

Quartz date or time imprinting

(QUARTZDATE/DLX

models

only)

Symbols used in this manual:

Incorrect

Indicator on

Manual

operation

Indicator

blinking

operation

Attention

Operation

order

Depress

halfway

Automatic

operation

PREPARATIONS

BASIC OPERATIONS

ADVANCED

TECHNIQUES

CAMERA

MAINTENANCE

Names and functions of parts

Viewfinder display/LCD panel

Using the strap and soft case

Outline of operations

Loading the batteries

Checking the batteries

Points to remember

Loading the film

Taking pictures

Using the focus lock

Unloading the film

Flash photography

Selftimer

Remote control RC-100 (optional)

Printing the date and time (for QUARTZDATE/DLX models only)

Correcting the data (for QUARTZDATE/DLX models only)

Questions and answers

Care and storage

Battery handling

Troubleshooting

Specifications

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Zoom dial

(See p. 18.)

Controls zoom-in and

-out when turned

Power switch

(See

18.)

Switches the power ON

and OFF when turned

Shutter release

button

(See

15.)

Strap eyelet

*QUARTZDATE/DLX models only

Viewfinder

Light sensor

Selftimer indicator

MODE and SET

buttons*

(See

30/31.)

LCD panel

(See p. 6.)

Displays the camera's mode

and operation conditions.

/REMOTE

button

(See

28/29.)

Mid-roll rewind

button

(See

24.)

Flash mode button

(See

25.)

Flash

Autofocus windows

Lens

Viewfinder

(See

p. 6.)

Film window

Back cover

release

Tripod socket

Back cover

Battery compartment

cover

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

Orange lamp

Lights when the flash is ready to fire.

Green lamp

Lights when the subject is in focus.

LCD PANEL

Date indicator

(QUARTZDATE/DLX

models only)

Flash modes (p. 25)

Battery check (p. 13)

Selftimer/remote control (optional)

(p. 28/29)

Exposure counter (p. 17)

Autofocus mark

Position your subject within

the autofocus mark.

Close-up correction marks

At a close distance, your subject must be

positioned within the

close-up correction marks.

USING THE STRAP AND SOFT CASE

Attaching the Strap

Using the Soft Case (optional)

OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS

Basic Shooting Procedures

Load the batteries (p. 12).

Open the back cover (p. 16)

Load the film (p. 16).

Two AA

(R6)

alkaline

batteries

Lithium

battery

Align the film leader with the

mark, and close the back cover

(p. 17).

Set the ON/OFF switch to ON

(p.

18).

Make sure the exposure counter

on the LCD panel reads (p. 17).

Turn the zoom dial for telephoto

or wide-angle photography

(p.

18).

Place the autofocus mark on the

subject you want to photograph

(p. 19).

Depress the shutter release

button halfway to make sure the

green lamp lights (p. 20).

Depress the shutter release button

fully to take a picture (p. 20).

When the film reaches the end of

the roll, it will automatically rewind

(p.

24).

Open the back cover to remove

the rewound film (p. 24).

LOADING THE BATTERIES

Remove the battery cover.

Insert the batteries, and

replace the battery cover.

Lithium

battery

Two AA

(R6)

alkaline batteries

Use one 3V lithium battery (CR123A or DL123A) or two AA

(R6) alkaline batteries.

Before loading the batteries, set the ON/OFF switch to OFF.

The lens protector may sometimes open and close when

the batteries have been loaded.

Be sure the batteries are aligned correctly

as shown.

Insert the bottom of the battery first.

Read "Battery Handling" on page 34.

CHECKING THE BATTERIES

Set the ON/OFF switch

to ON.

Blinks

Lights

Batteries are OK. The mark

disappears after 12 sec.

Batteries are low.

Have spares handy.

Batteries should be replaced

immediately.

POINTS TO REMEMBER

Hold the Camera Correctly.

Correct.

Incorrect.

Hold the camera firmly with both hands.

In the vertical position, hold the camera with its flash

positioned at the top.

Caution:

Keep your fingers away from

the lens, flash, autofocus

windows and light sensor.

Proper Shutter Release.

Practice before loading the film.

Depress the shutter

release button halfway

Depress the shutter

release button fully

Cautions:

Press the shutter release

button gently.

Avoid shaking the camera when

pressing the shutter release

button to prevent blurry pictures.

To lock the focus.

The green lamp lights in

the viewfinder.

To release the shutter

and take the picture.

BASIC

OPERATIONS

LOADING THE FILM

Slide the back cover release

upward to open the back

cover.

Insert the film cartridge,

making sure the film is lying

flat.

Note:

Be careful not to touch the camera's interior

surfaces, such as the inside of the lens. When

dust is stuck to the lens, use a blower brush, etc.,

to clean it.

Correct

Incorrect

Align the film leader with the

red mark, and close the back

cover.

Set the ON/OFF switch to ON.

The film automatically advances to the first frame.

The film does not overlap any of the positioning

guides shown above.

The exposure counter on the LCD

panel reads

Note:

If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown

above, reload the film.

TAKING PICTURES

Rotate the power switch to

turn the power ON.

Aim the camera at your subject.

Use the zoom dial for telephoto

or wide-angle photography.

The lens protector opens, the lens extends

slightly, and the LCD panel activates.

Telephoto: Turn the zoom dial to T.

Maximum

telephoto focal

length: 70 mm

Wide-angle: Turn the zoom dial to W.

Maximum

wide-angle focal

length: 38 mm

Position the autofocus mark

on your subject.

Autofocus mark

Depress the shutter release

button halfway.

Depress the shutter release

button fully.

The green lamp lights.

The film automatically advances to the

next frame.

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Olympus i Zoom 211 User manual

Brand: Olympus

Model: i Zoom 211

Category: Film cameras

Type: User manual

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